October 2, 2018
by Patricia Tomasi
A new study published in the Journal of Depression and Anxiety (the official journal of the Anxiety and Depression Association of America) has found stress and immune biomarkers that link children and their mothers who suffer from postpartum depression. The current study, titled, Maternal depression alters stress and immune biomarkers in mother and child, is part of a 15-year longitudinal study that followed children of depressed mothers from birth to age ten.
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October 1, 2018
by Kimberly Lucey
As thousands work to pick up the pieces following Hurricane Florence in the Carolinas, and natural gas explosions and fires in Massachusetts, experts say the effects on victim's mental health may be just beginning.
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September 27, 2018
by Hilda Huj
People who struggle with addictions are often marginalized, as stigma related to addictions appears to have become very strong over time. Due to the intensity of this stigma other related issues have arisen. Over time, these issues have escalated to a point of becoming a public health issue, as they have been contributing to high rates of death, incarceration, and mental health concerns among dependent populations. This is why changing our perspective on addictions is very important. pears t
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September 27, 2018
by Elizabeth Pratt
A certain amount of fear and anxious thoughts around pregnancy and childbirth is normal. But for some women, such fear can be more serious, and impact everyday life. These women have tokophobia.
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September 25, 2018
by Patricia Tomasi
According to the United States’ Veterans Association, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) can occur in individuals who have witnessed combat. Research shows that in excess of 20% of veterans who served in Afghanistan and Iraq suffer from PTSD. For some, Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) may be the answer.
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September 24, 2018
by Hilda Huj
Over the years Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy has become increasingly
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September 24, 2018
by Kimberly Lucey
A recent study raises alarms about the struggles college students face showing a concerning impact on their mental health. With suicide ideation on the rise among college age adults, experts are calling for new strategies in helping students cope with stressful events.
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September 19, 2018
by Arthur Hunter
Experts tell us what farmers are doing to our food supply, and you probably have no idea. Few people know that scores of farmers douse crops with weed killer immediately prior to harvest, and not for the purpose of killing weeds. Will a landmark ruling for $289 million in August of 2018 change the minds of farmers who desiccate their crops with glyphosate?
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September 18, 2018
by Elizabeth Pratt
Three out of four college students are experiencing high levels of stress, and one-fifth have experienced suicidal thoughts.
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September 18, 2018
by Patricia Tomasi
A new study published in the Journal of Community Psychology takes a look at the role of paraprofessionals in high-need communities. Paraprofessionals act as liaisons between community mental health programs, families and schools. Although they don’t have the same level of training as mental health workers or teachers, studies have shown that especially in immigrant and low-income communities, paraprofessionals play an important role in helping families navigate the mental health system.
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